Chinese Immersion Program

Irvine Chinese School was established as a heritage language school in 1976.

We found our permanent home when The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center opened its doors in 2005, and we are now considered as the largest Chinese School in the West Coast.

After our Chinese Immersion Preschool had a successful inaugural year in 2021, we launched our Immersion School in Fall 2022 and welcomed our first class of kindergarten and first grade students. It has been an exciting time for us as we expand our educational and cultural service through the new Chinese Immersion Programs.

Irvine Chinese Immersion School is committed to nurture young minds in a positive learning environment and empower students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, strong communicators, and lifelong learners. We believe by combining the elements of the progressive immersion model, small class sizes, differentiated instruction and an engaging curriculum, our students can reach their full academic potential and develop their linguistic and cultural competence in a global economy.

 

Program Highlights

• Differentiated Instruction
• Progressive Immersion Model
• California State Standard Aligned Curriculum
• Small Class Sizes (10~12 students)
• Inquiry-Based Learning led by Experienced Teachers
• Chinese Culture, Music, Art Enrichment

Program Goals

Our primary goal is to provide students with a comprehensive and authentic language learning experience that goes beyond learning basic language skills. Our students will develop:

  • Bilingualism and Biliteracy
  • Independent Thinking Skills
  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Social & Emotional Competence
  • High Academic Competence

Our authentic immersive environment cultivates the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. Through exposure to cultural perspectives, students will broaden their worldview and develop empathy for people of all backgrounds. Our program centers around helping students develop fluency and confidence in Mandarin while gaining a deeper understanding of the culture. By achieving bilingualism and biliteracy, students can expand their cultural horizons and increase their opportunities for future success in this ever-changing society.

Our Immersion Model

Grades Subjects Taught in Mandarin Subjects Taught in English
Kindergarten Chinese, Math,
Social Studies, Science
Music, Chinese Culture		 English, PE

Age of Enrollment

Birth Date On or After Birth Date On or Before
9/2/2017 9/1/2018

Bell Schedule

  • 8:20 AM to 3:45 PM (Monday - Friday)
  • After-school program is available on school days.

CIS Calendar (2023-24)

Lunch Order

  • Use our school code IRVCS to make orders.

  • The cutoff time to place an order or to make changes is 12:00 PM two (2) calendar days prior to service.

  • The lunches are delivered fresh daily.

  • Lunches that are NOT picked will be tossed at the end of the school day.

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